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Other Names: Anis, Anís, Anis Vert, Aniseed, Anise Essential Oil, Anisi Fructus, Graine d’Anis Vert, Huile Essentielle d’Anis, Phytoestrogen, Phyto-Œstrogène, Pimpinella anisum, Pinella, Semen Anisi, Shatpushpa, Sweet Cumin, Velaiti Saunf.<br>Pimpinella anisum, also called aniseed, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. Its flavor has some similarities with liquorice, fennel, and tarragon. The seed (fruit) and oil, and less frequently the root and leaf, are used to make medicine.<br>See also : * [[Chai Tea]]* [[Pito-Pito Tea]]

*Anise Aniseed oil is safe for most people including children in a very potent and the amounts typically found anethole contained in foodsit can cause dermatitis in some individuals. It also appears to be safe when applied to the scalp in combination with other herbs. There isn't enough information available to know if anise is safe to take by mouth best avoided in medicinal amountsproblem skin conditions. * In large doses it can also slow down the circulation and can cause cerebral congestion.*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Anise is safe for pregnant and breast-feeding women when used as part of a normal diet. But it’s not known whether it’s safe to use anise in larger medicinal amounts Aniseed oil must be avoided during pregnancy or breast-feeding. Stick to food amounts.